Communication Studies Affiliate Instructor
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Faculty in the Department of Communication Studies cultivate student skill in understanding, evaluating, and producing communication. The persons added to our affiliate instructor pool are part-time faculty who work on a contracted basis dependent on department needs. Individuals may apply to teach in these emphasis areas with the defined academic qualifications: Public Speaking, Communication Theory, Organizational Communication, Gender and Communication, Culture and Communication, Rhetoric, and Interpersonal Communication.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students
- Prepare course materials and lesson plans
- Grade student work
- Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner
- Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
- Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment
- Adapt and learn new modes of instruction
- Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Communication Studies or relevant discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in Communication Studies or relevant discipline
- Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population
Terms of Employment
- Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis
- Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program
- All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment
- Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire
How To Apply
- Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers
- Submit the following required materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Copies of all unofficial transcripts
- Teaching philosophy
- Multiple documents can be submitted into the one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload
- Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application
- Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire
Benefits
- The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.
- Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
- To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Diversity Statement
The University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.